Marco Rubio’s Cuba Warning, Church Attendance Lessens Depression, Trans Athlete Shares Girls Track Title

Top headlines for Friday, May 22, 2026

Marco Rubio’s Cuba Independence Day message and bypassed aid plan, a Bible-reading marathon drawing millions amid calls for revival, new research linking committed religious practice to better mental health, and a California track controversy reigniting debate over transgender athletes in girls’ sports.

00:11 Marco Rubio sends historic message to Cuban people
01:02 Bunni Pounds reflects on millions watching Scripture marathon
01:51 Christian school director received payments for enrollment
02:43 Church attendance linked to decreased rates of depression: Report
03:42 Allie Beth Stuckey slams Avalon rerelease of 'Testify to Love'
04:33 Trans athlete shares first wins with girls at track meet
05:30 Open Doors event draws 9,000 to Germany for prayer, testimonies

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Links to the News

• Marco Rubio sends historic message to Cuban people | Politics
• Bunni Pounds reflects on millions watching Scripture marathon
• Christian school director received payments for enrollment | U.S.
• Church attendance linked to decreased rates of depression: Report | Church & Ministries
• Allie Beth Stuckey slams Avalon rerelease of 'Testify to Love' | Entertainment
• Trans athlete shares first wins with girls at track meet | Sports
• Open Doors event draws 9,000 to Germany for prayer, testimonies | World